Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James recently had a frightening encounter with a scorpion while in Arizona. The incident occurred as James was exiting the shower room in his hotel.
He shared the experience on Instagram, recounting how he narrowly avoided being bitten by the scorpion. James described the moment, saying,
“Tried to really get me when I got out the bathroom! Luckily I was walking with my head down and saw him creeping! Welcome to Arizona.”
The scorpion James encountered was identified as an Arizona bark scorpion, known for its potentially lethal sting. This species is one of the most venomous scorpions in North America, and its sting can cause severe pain, numbness, and even life-threatening reactions in some cases.
Fans and followers were both amused and concerned by James’ story. Social media lit up with comments, with some users jokingly referring to James as the “Scorpion King” and others expressing relief that he avoided a serious injury.
